Sandra Drewniak Nicks is a powerhouse in the legal arena—an elite Litigation Attorney with a distinguished track record across state, military, and federal courts. With decades of experience and a reputation for winning complex, high-stakes criminal and civil cases—including murder, aggravated assault, white-collar crimes, and embezzlement—Sandra is one of the most sought-after legal minds in the field. Her courtroom style is defined by surgical precision, unshakable poise, and a relentless drive for justice, earning her the nickname “The Law Cougar” among colleagues and clients alike.Sandra’s pursuit of justice began at just five years old, after a life-altering robbery at her family home ignited a lifelong commitment to the law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from the University of Louisville, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she founded the ATLA chapter and dominated trial advocacy competitions.A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Sandra served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves, where she became a formidable advocate for wounded warriors, specializing in disability and medical discharge cases. Her military career instilled in her a commanding presence, deep discipline, and a service-first ethos that continues to define her civilian legal practice.Beyond the courtroom, Sandra is a fierce equestrian competitor, participating in western pleasure and ranch riding events. She is known not only for her litigation skill, but for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to her clients and community. Sandra Drewniak Nicks isn’t just a defense attorney—she’s a force of nature in the pursuit of justice.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.I had to retain Sandra not too long ago and although she did an adequate job, I can’t say that I would recommend her to anyone. I don’t know if she is a good attorney or not, but since I am not an attorney, my review is strictly about my experience with her. Sandra doesn’t seem to have much of an office staff other than her paralegal, who is incredibly rude and downright mean. I was paying for her services and yet she and her paralegal treated me like they were doing me a favor
Used her for a DUI case and the staff was awful. They misinformed me of basic law information regarding DUI law...that is when they decided to take the time to even contact me back. There were things related to my restricted license that should have been handled by the attorney that I had to chase down myself, months after the fact. The paralegal she has working for her is awful...terrible communication and rude...and not very knowledgable. I would not recommend this attorney.
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Areas of Law
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Domestic Violence
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Criminal Law 1
- Sex Crimes
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Other 18
- Criminal and Traffic Law
- Criminal Defense
- Assault & Battery
- Burglary & Theft
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Drug Charges
- DUI
- Indecent Exposure
- Juvenile Crimes
- Kidnapping
- Murder & Manslaughter
- Child Pornography
- Sexual Assault
- Solicitation
- Weapon Charges
- White Collar Crimes
- Military and Security Clearance Defense
- Federal Criminal Defense
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1997, Indiana
2008, Virginia
2008, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and West Virginia
1997, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
2008, West Virginia
2008, District of Columbia
2020, Texas
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolRegent University School of Law
Class of 1997
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Louisville
Class of 1994
B.A.
Political Science, magna cum laude
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Military ServiceWith U.S. Air Force, 2000—, currently Lt Col (JAG Officer)
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1972
New Albany, Indiana, June 9, 1972
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17 Courthouse Square, Suite 1Lexington, VA 24450U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Sandra Drewniak Nicks was admitted in 1997 to the State of Indiana.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Sandra Drewniak Nicks is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Indiana, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Sandra Drewniak Nicks speaks Spanish.
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Does this attorney accept major credit cards?Yes, Sandra Drewniak Nicks will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Sandra Drewniak Nicks attended Regent University School of Law.